Glishorn, Mountain summit in Valais, Switzerland
Standing at 2,525 meters, Glishorn rises from the Rhone Valley near Brig, offering views of Bietschhorn and the Aletsch Glacier.
The mountain's position near Simplon Pass made it a reference point for merchants traveling between Switzerland and Italy through the Middle Ages.
Located at the easternmost boundary of the Pennine Alps, Glishorn maintains a summit book where mountaineers record their climbing experiences.
The 17.2-kilometer hiking trail to Glishorn requires seven hours to complete, with options to start from either Brig or Simplon Pass.
The northern face presents a vertical ascent of 2,000 meters from Glis-Brig to the peak, marking one of the steepest climbs in the region.
GPS coordinates: 46.28382,7.99153
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:01
Old and new Stockalper Palace
3.5 km
Ganter Bridge
4.8 km
Old hospice
5.7 km
Artilleriewerk Naters
4.3 km
Kollegium Spiritus Sanctus Brig
3.5 km
Sternwarte Simplon-Adler
5.1 km
Gamsen wall, medieval dam
3.9 km
Gebidum
4.5 km
Staldhorn
3.3 km
Reformierte Kirche Brig
3.7 km
Magehorn
5.6 km
Church of the assumption of the Virgin Mary with ossuary
3.2 km
Birgisch
4.6 km
St. Mauritius church
4.7 km
College church Spiritus Sanctus with old college
3.5 km
St. Antonius chapel
5 km
St. Antonius Eremita chapel
3.4 km
St. Sebastian chapel
3.6 km
Chapel of the Annunciation
4.9 km
Ornavasso tower
4.8 km
Fernanda von Stockalper House
3.5 km
Michel Supersaxo granary
4.8 km
Alpe Hopsche
4.3 km
Rectory with archives
4.7 km
Ossuary
4.6 km
Lergienhaus (above rectory)
4.7 km
Junkerhof
4.6 km
Old Ganter Bridge
5.7 kmVisited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes